Jack Seltzer (right) and his son John became the first father-son duo to qualify for the National Club Professional Championship earlier this summer. It was Jack's 16th time playing in the event.MLive.com file photo

(This story is one in a series profiling this year’s inductees into the Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame.)

FLINT, MI -- Jack Seltzer’s list of career accolades and accomplishments reads like the credits after a movie. The 61-year-old golf professional is indeed well decorated, and has a spot in the Michigan Golf Hall of Fame and a long PGA resume to prove it.

Yet, for all Seltzer has accomplished, his latest honor holds special standing above the rest.

Seltzer is one of 10 inductees going into the Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame for the class of 2012.

“There’s no question this will stand out,” said Seltzer, a Flint native and current Linden resident. “It’s extra special because of it being here in Flint. That’s the big thing. It’s the hometown hall of fame.”

Seltzer has lived in the Flint area for the majority of his life. He knows the city’s sports history and is honored to be considered one of its greats.

“I grew up in Flint, the actual city of Flint,” Seltzer said. “The hall of fame here is obviously quite an honor and there are a lot of great athletes in there. I know a lot of the guys that are in there already, so it’s a thrill for me. My wife and I both grew up here, so me going into the Greater Flint Area Hall Sports of Fame is one of the most special things that’s happened to me in my career.”

Seltzer was part of a Class A state championship golf team at Flint Southwestern Academy in 1967 and later won the Michigan Junior College championship in 1971 and 1972 as a member of the Mott Community College team.

Other championships include multiple Michigan PGA events as both an amateur and a professional and being named South Florida PGA Player of the Year in 1984. Seltzer also played in 12 PGA Tour events, including four Buick Opens.

“He’s one of the best from the Flint area,” said Grand Blanc native Greg Reynolds, a member of the Michigan Golf Hall of Fame and owner of a decorated golf resume in his own right. “We’ve always had a lot of really good amateurs here. We’ve also had our share of pros from the area as well. Guys like Jack, Larry Mancour and a handful of other guys, you’re talking about great players and people all from this area who have been great for the game.”

Growing up in Flint, Seltzer learned quickly how loaded the golf talent pool is in Genesee County.

“People don’t even realize how big golf is here,” Seltzer said. “I don’t think the common person knows how Flint’s looked upon in the state in terms of golf. There are a lot of good golfers that come out of Flint. It’s one of the top areas in the state for the sport. To be in that category, I’m very proud.”

Seltzer has also given back to the game.

“I think over the years not only has Jack been a very good golfer, he’s also been a very good teacher,” Reynolds said. “He’s helped a lot of the Flint-area people. He’s worked a lot with the younger kids but also with some of the better players in the area, so as good as he’s been playing the game, his ability to teach it is remarkable as well.”

Seltzer currently teaches at Miles of Golf in Ann Arbor and during his career has taught 38 Michigan All-State high school players, coached six high school golf teams and hundreds of other players while holding various club professional positions.

Despite no longer being a regular on the Michigan PGA or USGA circuits, Seltzer still competes. He and his son John recently became the first father-son duo to qualify for the National Club Professional Championship, which was played in at the end of June Monterey, Calif.

“I’ve still got that burning desire to be out there,” Seltzer said. “The ability is not as good as it used to be, but the desire is still there. I love the game and I’m going to play it as long as I can.”

Tickets for the Dec. 1 induction ceremony at Genesys Conference and Banquet Center are $45. They go on sale Nov. 1 and are available by calling Debbie Goyette at 810-397-7305.More information on the Greater Flint-area Sports Hall of Fame can always be found on their website at www.gfashof.org.

Contact Ross at rmaghiel@mlive.com and follow him on Twitter @Maghielse.